All great choices mentioned, from the ones I've listened to at least. Arpe di Sabbia is definitely worth the second visit, especially disc 1.

I would add for consideration Spirals of Time- it's a two disc (?) epic journey of subtle, quiet power. There are a couple of nice pleasant surprises, one of which is contained in the last track.

Also Mare Vaporum- this is one that is basically a single, slowly evolving loop that does it like any of the best of Eno's or Roach's long form classics. It's not too simple though as it has a lot of moving parts and does meander at times from the basic loop, but it has a good mix of high and low tones and for me is one of his most hypnotic and relaxing albums, not a boring work but not overly dark or ominous either.

Spirals Of Time - Still my favoriteMare Vaporum - I have always resonated with this oneAthlit - the Cd that sparked my interest in working with GigiThe Rustling Of Leaves - this one is special to me as I have vivid memories of lying in bed in Gigi's guest house listening to this on a Cd Walkman and drifting off and thinking how beautiful and pastel it was. Dreamfields - please excuse what could appear to be shameless self promotion but, this album is special to me due to the deeply personal level of back and forth collaboration on this release. Gigi kept calling it his most psychedelic work, and the concept of the directions was his. I also have memories of taking a daylong retreat out in nature and listening to the final mix and master and being completely lost in the bliss of the moment of the atmospheres blending with nature. He was really pushing for avant guard sounds, movement and startling artifacts and instances on this one. Bardo - I will pick a 6th one to be fair, I like this one for its sheer intense power.

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Signals From The Great BeyondCelestial GeometriesHymns To A Silent SkyThe Martian ChroniclesIl Silenzio Di DioForgotten Rituals (with Faryus)Nocturnes (with Paradin)AthlitSorry thats eight, but I just can't help it

The Rustling Of Leaves seems to be on several lists, and I remember that also being one of my favorites. That may be the one I plug in first tonight. And Lord Of The Starfields is indeed a beautiful track... and I completely forgot about Nocturnes- that was terrific.